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An easy way to measure shortening. Fill measuring cup with two times more water than you need then add shortening until the level is increased by the amount you need. Then drain water |
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Measure small amounts of dry and liquid ingredients in measuring spoons away from the mixing bowl, so you do not spill extra ingredients into the bowl. |
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To measure soft bread crumbs, pile them lightly into a cup. Do not pack them down unless the recipe calls for soaking them in water, milk, or stock. |
| measurements brown sugar |
To measure brown sugar, firmly pack it into the measuring cup and level it with a straight edge. It should hold its shape when emptied from the cup. |
| measurements egg |
Egg size is based on a minimum weight. A dozen jumbo eggs weighs 30 ounces, a dozen small weigh 18 ounces. Most recipes are designed for large eggs, so for best results stick to large, particularly inbaking. |
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In cooking measurements, 1 cup of an ingredient equals 16 Tablespoons of the ingredient. |
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In cooking measurements, 1/4 cup of an ingredient equals four Tablespoons of the ingredient. |
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In cooking measurements, 2 Tablespoons of a liquid ingredient equals 1 fluid ounce of the ingredient. |
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In cooking measurements, four cups equal one quart. |
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In cooking measurements, four quarts equal one gallon. |
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In cooking measurements, four tablespoons equal 1/4 cup. |
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In cooking measurements, three teaspoons equal one tablespoon. |
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In cooking measurements, two cups equal one pint. |
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When a recipe calls for 4 ounces American or Cheddar cheese shredded, that is the same as 1 cup shredded. |
| measurements equivalents bread crumbs |
When a recipe calls for one cup bread crumbs, you can use 2 slices of bread to make one cup. |
| measurements equivalents cheese |
When measuring shredded cheese, let it fall lightly into the measuring cup - do not pack firmly. One pound shredded cheese equals four cups. |
| measurements equivalents coffee |
One pound ground coffee is the same as 5 cups or 80 Tablespoons, and makes 40-50 servings. |
| measurements equivalents condensed milk |
A 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk contains 1 1/4 cups. |
| measurements equivalents cream |
1/2 pint of heavy cream can be whipped to make 2 cups of whipped cream. |
| measurements equivalents cream cheese |
A 3-ounce package of cream cheese is the equivalent to 6 tablespoons of it. |
| measurements equivalents cream cheese |
An 8-ounce (250 gram) package of cream cheese is the equivalent to 1 cup of it. |
| measurements equivalents flour |
One pound of all purpose flour is the same as 4 cups of sifted flour. |
| measurements equivalents fruit apples |
1 pound apples equals 4 small apples, 3 medium apples, or 2 large apples equals 2 3/4 cups sliced apples equals 2 cups chopped apples. |
| measurements equivalents fruit apricots |
1 pound apricots equals 8 to 12 whole apricots equals 2 1/2 cups sliced apricots. |
| measurements equivalents fruit bananas |
1 pound bananas equals 3 medium or 4 small bananas equals 2 cups sliced bananas equals 1 cup mashed bananas. |
| measurements equivalents fruit lemon |
1 medium lemon equals 3 tablespoons lemon juice equals 2 teaspoons shredded peel. |
| measurements equivalents fruit pears |
1 pound pears equals 3 medium pears equals 3 1/2 cups sliced pears equals 3 cups chopped pears. |
| measurements equivalents garlic |
A medium-size clove of garlic equals 1/8 teaspoon of garlic powder. |
| measurements equivalents graham crackers |
When a recipe calls for one cup of graham cracker crumbs, you can crush eleven graham crackers finely to make one cup. |
| measurements equivalents herbs spices |
In cooking measurements, 1 dash of an ingredient equals less than 1/8 of a teaspoon of the ingredient. |
| measurements equivalents icing sugar |
One pound of powdered sugar is the equivalent to 4 cups of it. |
| measurements equivalents lemon |
When a recipe calls for the juice of one lemon, that is the same as 2 to 3 tablespoons of juice. |
| measurements equivalents lemon lemon juice |
One lemon will yield about 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 tablespoons of lemon juice. |
| measurements equivalents liquids |
In cooking measurements, 1 teaspoon of a liquid ingredient equals 60 drops of the ingredient. |
| measurements equivalents marshmallow |
When a recipe calls for 1 large marshmallow, you can use 10 miniature marshmallows without any taste difference. |
| measurements equivalents onion |
One medium onion is the equivalent to 1/2 cup chopped onion |
| measurements equivalents onion |
When a recipe calls for 1 medium onion, that is the same as 1/2 cup chopped onion. |
| measurements equivalents pasta noodles |
Each 1 cup of raw noodles will make 1 1/2 cups of cooked noodles |
| measurements equivalents rice |
Each 1 cup of uncooked rice will make 3 cups of cooked rice. |
| measurements equivalents spaghetti |
When using spaghetti, keep in mind that 8 ounces of uncooked pasta makes 4 cups cooked. |
| measurements equivalents sugar |
One pound of granulated sugar is the equivalent to 2 cups of it. |
| measurements equivalents sugar |
When using granulated sugar, keep in mind that one pound sugar is the equivalent to 2 cups. |
| measurements equivalents vegetables potato |
One pound of white potatoes is the same as 2-5 medium or 2-3 cups cooked, mashed. |
| measurements equivalents vegetables spinach |
One pound of spinach is the same as 2 1/2 quarts raw or 1 1/2 cups raw. |
| measurements flour |
To measure flour, lightly spoon it into the measuring cup or spoon and level it with a straight edge. Do not pack it into the measuring cup. |
| measurements flour |
To measure flour, stir it in the bag or canister to lighten it. Gently spoon flour into a dry measuring cup or measuring spoon. Level it off with the straight side of a knife. |
| measurements liquids |
Measure liquid ingredients in a spouted, clear measuring cup that allows extra room at the top to prevent spilling. |
| measurements sugar |
To measure granulated sugar, spoon it into the measuring cup and level it with a straight edge. |
